Moves & Metrics September 2026 The Takeaway: San Mateo is tightening while Santa Clara is loosening. San Mateo’s days on market are improving, inventory is down and overbidding is up. Meanwhile, Santa Clara is seeing inventory rise, absorption weaken and price reductions climb. What’s behind the divergence? Tech layoffs at companies like Meta, Google and […]
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On The Move September 2026 August 2026: Somerset, VA. Me & Steve. Steve likes his nose scratched. I returned from my annual sojourn to the beloved Virginia countrysideto discover Palo Alto’s rental market had caught fi re. Naturally, Istarted to wonder why. Let’s take a step back… In June, the Palo Alto rental market wasnearly
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Best Mexican Food in Bay Area: 10 Restaurants Worth the Trip Finding the best Mexican food in Bay Area can mean very different things depending on what you’re craving. Maybe it’s a perfectly grilled carne asada taco, a Mission-style burrito, fresh masa, Oaxacan specialties, Mexico City street food, or an elaborate tasting menu that completely
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The Seller Strategy Guide: From Offers to Closing Why the Highest Offer Isn’t Always the Best Offer By Lisa M. Musich Compass, Palo Alto DRE | 02210590 On To Offers and Escrow! The strategy has been developed. The home prepared. The pricing established. The property launched. Now the market begins to respond. For sellers, this
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The Seller Strategy Guide: Your Property Launch Why Your First Week on the Market Shapes Everything That Follows By Lisa M. Musich Compass, Palo Alto DRE | 02210590 Let’s Jump Back In! The first three guides focused on preparing your home for the market. Developing a strategy. Creating buyer confidence. Pricing with purpose. Now it’s
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The Seller Strategy Guide: Pricing With Purpose Why Pricing is More Strategy Than Math By Lisa M. Musich Compass, Palo Alto DRE | 02210590 Welcome back! One of the first questions sellers ask is: “What is my home worth?” It’s an important question but I’m not sure it’s the first one. Before determining a price,
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12 Best Bay Area Beaches: A Local Guide to the California Coast From wide stretches of sand beneath San Francisco’s foggy skyline to hidden coves surrounded by rugged coastal cliffs, some of California’s most beautiful beaches are right here in the Bay Area. But finding the best Bay Area beaches depends on what kind of
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What Is the Average Home Price in Los Altos, CA? 2026 Housing Market Guide If you’re considering buying a home in Silicon Valley, one of the first questions you may ask is: What is the average home price in Los Altos, CA? As of summer 2026, the typical home value in Los Altos is approximately
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The Seller Strategy Guide: Creating Buyer Confidence Preparing Your Home for Today’s Peninsula Buyer By Lisa M. Musich Compass, Palo Alto DRE | 02210590 Introduction. One of the first questions almost every seller asks is: “What should I do before putting my home on the market?” It’s a fair question. It’s also one of the
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On The Move August 2026 2026: Donner Lake. Instant throwback: A “vintage” pontoon boat, just like my grandfather had. From Search To Sold. Over the past year, I logged plenty of miles traveling from Hillsborough to Saratoga in search of the right home for clients. They had a clear vision for how they wanted to
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